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Front Side Door Upper Hinge and Lower Hinge Replacement

Fig 1: View Of Front Side Door Hinges
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Callout Component Name
Preliminary Procedure 
Remove the front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Front Liner Replacement .
1 Front Side Door Upper Hinge to Body Bolt (Qty: 2)
CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Procedure

  1. Remove the front fender insulator as needed.
  2. Remove only one hinge at a time.
  3. Mark the location of the hinge before removing the bolts with a grease pencil.
  4. Support the door before removing the hinge bolts.
  5. Disconnect the door electrical connector.

Tighten 
32 N.m (24 lb ft)
2 Front Side Door Upper Hinge to Door Bolt (Qty: 2)
Tighten 
25 N.m (18 lb ft)
3 Front Side Door Upper Hinge
4 Front Side Door Lower Hinge to Body Bolt (Qty: 2)
Tighten 
32 N.m (24 lb ft)
5 Front Side Door Lower Hinge to Door Bolt (Qty: 2)
Tighten 
25 N.m (18 lb ft)
6 Front Side Door Lower Hinge
Procedure 
Check the door for proper alignment, adjust as necessary. Refer to Front Side Door Adjustment .